Training


Meet our team and what they have on offer.

Welcome to the county training page!

The county training team can be contacted via email on:

training.team@girlguidingessexsoutheast.org.uk

Please use the above email for all correspondence, including signing up for advertised training sessions or making enquiries.

County training advisor – Janet Nelson

Qualified trainers – Angela Ellis, Janet Nelson, Julie Nye, Kerry Owens & Kay Smith

We are very versatile and have a huge range of experience. Our team can provide sessions on a variety of subjects. These are the main ones, but don’t hesitate to contact us if what you are looking for is not on this list. If we can find a venue (with tea making facilities), then we can bring a training session to you!

  • 1st Response

  • Safer Guiding

  • A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds

  • Leader training

  • Commissioner training

  • Money matters and gift aid

  • Risk assessments

  • Supporting members with additional needs

  • Programme

  • Additional unit activities such as crafts, STEM subjects, games and songs

Please contact the training team if you are interested in becoming a trainer or if you have a specialism that you’d like to share with others in the county.

County Day

We aim to hold one County Day a year where both formal and fun topic sessions will be available for all volunteers.

1st Response training

We aim to provide regular 1st Response training sessions, usually on a Saturday or Sunday. If you are unable to attend, please contact the training team and we will endeavour to provide the following:

  • 2/3  weekday evening sessions in-person

  • 2 virtual sessions together with one short in-person session for practical aspects

External First Aid qualifications

Please see the latest advice on the Girlguiding website:

Training for travel and outdoor adventures

If you would like training for travel or outdoor adventures, please contact the county outdoor team (eseoutdoor@gmail.com) in the first instance.